Featured Program
Sunday, February 8, 2015, 6:30 PM Signature Event: Presentation and book signing by Congressman John Lewis and co-author Andrew Aydin
The Houston Public Library Quarterly (HPLQ) reading series launches with the groundbreaking graphic novel, March: Book One, an engaging and award-winning first-hand account of John Lewis’ lifelong struggle for civil and human rights. Spanning his youth in rural Alabama, his life-changing meeting with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the birth of the Nashville Student Movement aimed at tearing down segregation through nonviolent lunch counter sit-ins, March: Book One builds to a climax on the steps of City Hall.
Sunday, February 8, 2015, 6:30 PM
Wortham Center's Cullen Theater
500 Texas Avenue, 77002

Book Clubs
Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Nonfiction Book Club
Will discuss In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Book Clubs
Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Evening Book Club
Loved it, hated it, we want to hear about it! Join us for an evening discussion on the current month's selection. The South Montgomery County Friends of the Library has graciously donated copies of the books being read. Names will be drawn and books will be distributed at Book Club. Ages 18 and up. Questions? Visit us, call us at 936-442-7728 or email us.
MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library
8125 Ashlane Way
The Woodlands, TX77382
936-442-7728

Book Clubs
Thursday, February 19, 2015, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Books Without Borders Book Club
Books include both fiction and nonfiction that highlight the literature, culture, environment, and politics of various parts of the world. Each book conversation is led by an LSC-CyFair faculty member. Reading guides available at the 2nd floor reference desk.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Book Clubs
Friday, February 20, 2015, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
History Lovers' Book Club
We'll discuss Island Beneath the Sea by Isabel Allende, as well as nonfiction books on the history of sugar and trade. Book choices available at the library.
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320

Book Clubs
Monday, February 23, 2015, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
After Austen Book Club
Please join us for a discussion of The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Book Clubs
Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
I Love a Mystery Book Club
The Weather May Be Crazy but These Mysteries Are Cozy — Read any cozy mystery. Suggested authors: Leslie Meier, Laura Levine, M.C. Beaton, and Joanne Fluke
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Book Clubs
Thursday, February 26, 2015, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Thursday Afternoon Book Club
adults who love to read, and talk about what they have read, gather to discuss selected works in informal conversation. Contact the library to find out the selection for the coming months. [This discussion is repeated Friday at 2:30pm.]
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Book Clubs
Thursday, February 26, 2015, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Meador Branch Book Club
The Meador Branch Book Club meets at the library the 4th Thursday of each month (except Nov and Dec) at 2:00pm. Everyone is welcome. No membership, registration, or fee is required. Just come as you are and bring a friend (and a snack) if you like!
MCMLS - Meador Branch
709 West Montgomery
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 442-7740

Computer Classes
Monday, February 23, 2015, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Excel Part 3
This is a class for the intermediate to advanced Microsoft® Excel user. The use of Formulas and Functions is explained in detail. Intermediate to advanced keyboarding, computer knowledge and Microsoft® Excel is needed for this class.
MCMLS - Central Branch
104 I-45 North
Conroe, TX 77301
936-442-7712

Special Programs
Saturday, February 7, 2015, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
AARP Tax-Aide
Trained volunteers from the American Association of Retired Persons offer help with simple tax returns on a first come first serve basis. For more information please call the library at 832-559-4200.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Special Programs
Monday, February 9, 2015, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ellen Delap-Organizing 101, Time Management.
Join Certified Professional Organizer Ellen Delap to learn more about time management. Take away new perspectives on how to get more done. No registration required.
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804

Special Programs
Monday, February 9, 2015, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free Income Tax Preparation
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $53,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. Assistance is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sign up in-person at the library. No advance reservations are accepted and no tax advice or assistance is available over the phone. Many of the common tax forms are available and free at the library and others are downloadable from the IRS Web site.
MCMLS - Meador Branch
709 West Montgomery
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 442-7740

Special Programs
Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Crafty Adults
Please join us for an adult craft. We will be making mosaic hearts. Sign-up is required. Please visit the program Sign-in Station at the library or call us.
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Special Programs
Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Penless Poets
This poetry and blogging workshop meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays. New bloggers or those yet to set up a blog are welcome!
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320

Special Programs
Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
RAISE Program - Affordable Care Act Training
Please join us for free RAISE training sessions provided by Gateway to Care, about health care access and insurance, including CHIP and Medicaid. Representatives will also be on site to set up appointments to assist with ACA enrollment upon request. Together we can RAISE insurance enrollment!
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Special Programs
Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
L.I.F.E.: Drawing with Numbers
Discover your inner artist with the help of Krissy Conn who will amaze you with pictures created from digits.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Special Programs
Thursday, February 12, 2015, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Writers’ Group
Whether you want to write the Great American Novel, have a collection of short stories, or keep a drawer-full of poems, join us! We’ll be meeting once a month to talk about and share creative writing.
MCMLS - R. B. Tullis
21569 US Hwy. 59
New Caney TX 77357
(936)-442-7705

Special Programs
Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
How to Pay For College Without Going Broke
Jeremy Farmer, of College Financial Advisors, will be present to offer parents and teens plenty of information on how take care of those high college education costs. This program is free and open to anyone who wants to attend. Visit or call the library at 281-360-6804 for more information.
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804

Special Programs
Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch with TED
This session: Brene Brown - The Power of Vulnerability, moderated by Julie Gruber. Every other Wednesday throughout the semester, come to the SLRC Teaching Gallery (12.805) at 11 a.m. with your lunch to watch and discuss a TED Talk. Everyone is welcome to attend! What are TED Talks? "TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less)." Their aim "is to make great ideas accessible and spark conversation."
LSC-University Park Library
Building 12, Room 800
20515 SH 249
Houston, TX 77070
281.401.5390

Special Programs
Thursday, February 19, 2015, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Researching Your African American Ancestor
The Kingwood Texas Family History Center will be presenting a class to help those researching African American lines understand both the opportunities and obstacles likely to be discovered during their family history research.
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Special Programs
Monday, February 23, 2015, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free Income Tax Preparation
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $53,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. Assistance is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sign up in-person at the library. No advance reservations are accepted and no tax advice or assistance is available over the phone. Many of the common tax forms are available and free at the library and others are downloadable from the IRS Web site.
MCMLS - Meador Branch
709 West Montgomery
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 442-7740

Special Programs
Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Penless Poets
This poetry and blogging workshop meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays. New bloggers or those yet to set up a blog are welcome!
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320

Special Programs
Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Entrepreneurship and Getting Motivated
The Breakfast Klub founder, Marcus Davis, tells the story of his entrepreneurial experiences and how to tap into creativity to motivate yourself to create new opportunities.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Special Programs
Thursday, February 26, 2015, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Growing Spring Vegetables in The Woodlands
Join Montgomery County Master Gardener, Bob Dailey, as we explore how to set up a garden, what vegetable varieties grow well in our area, and how to care for and harvest them.
MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library
8125 Ashlane Way
The Woodlands, TX77382
936-442-7728

Special Programs
Thursday, February 26, 2015, 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Free Income Tax Preparation
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $53,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. Assistance is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sign up in-person at the library. No advance reservations are accepted and no tax advice or assistance is available over the phone. Many of the common tax forms are available and free at the library and others are downloadable from the IRS Web site.
MCMLS - Meador Branch
709 West Montgomery
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 442-7740